Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025

# Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025 ## What the Bill Does This bill would extend federal funding for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs that protect and restore Long Island Sound through 2029. These programs currently provide grants to support conservation and restoration work in the estuary—the body of water where the Sound meets rivers and the ocean off the coasts of New York and Connecticut. ## Who It Affects The bill primarily affects communities in New York and Connecticut that depend on Long Island Sound for fishing, recreation, and tourism.

It also impacts environmental organizations, state agencies, and local projects that receive EPA grants to improve water quality, restore habitats, and protect marine life in the Sound. ## Current Status The bill was introduced by Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No further action has been taken at this time.